1515-1645PrEP in the RegionCo chairs: Esper Kallas, Brazil and Roy Gulick, USAAn overview: where we are, what are the issues, what’s coming?Esper Kallas, BrazilRolling out PrEPBeatriz Grinsztejn, BrazilUnseen benefits of PrEP programmesFlorentino Badial Hernandez, Mexico The importance of PrEP from a community perspectiveOwen Ryan, Switzerland

Saturday 8 April 2017

1015-1145Public health perspectives in Viral Hepatitis:Building-up a Public Health Response to Viral Hepatitis B and C Epidemics in theRegion of the AmericasIn collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Viral hepatitis B and C in the AmericasMassimo Ghidinelli, USAWhat would it take to eliminate hepatitis B & C in the region of the Americas?Homie Razavi, USAAccess to compassionate treatment for HCV in Argentina: review of 1 year’sexperienceGabriella Vidiella, ArgentinaExpanding access to HCV treatment: treatment priorities and overcoming barriersAdele Schwartz Benzaken, BrazilElimination of HBV perinatal transmission: how far from achievement?Chloe Thio, USA